STOP Refusing PIP/DLA for hidden disabilities once they turn 16.

Rejected 17 signatures

What the petition asks

Diagnoised ASD with social and complicated needs. Now 16, requires prompting in all aspects of real life situations. Has limited interests. DLA gave us the oportunity to meet his needs, physical and practical. PIP, refused financial support. Access to other resources have been taken away.

He has an extensive EHCP. Has 1 to 1 support in all aspect of college. Has a mentor, to help with the social side of his issues. Sleep issues, under a sleep practitioner.

Why it was rejected

It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.

Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action. We understand that you're unhappy with the decision about a personal independence payments, but we're not sure what you'd like Parliament or Government to do.

You can find out how to appeal a PIP decision here:

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/sick-or-disabled-people-and-carers/pip/appeals/mandatory-reconsideration/

If you'd like to change how PIP is assessed to "Make the questions on PIP forms more suitable for mental health sufferers." you might like to sign this petition instead.

Make the questions on PIP forms more suitable for mental health sufferers.

You could also start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do.

Timeline

22 Jan 2018	Petition opened for signatures
2 Feb 2018	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 17

Status Rejected

Rejected 2 Feb 2018

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